Aiken, South Carolina

Woodside

Community Information

As one of the country’s most celebrated lifestyle communities, and only one of 14 Southern Living Inspired Communities, Woodside offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere, where social events and club amenities are never in short supply – and new neighbors become old friends in a matter of minutes.

This thoughtfully planned gated community is located in the charming city of Aiken, South Carolina, Southern Living Magazine’s “South’s Best Small Town” for 2018. Aiken’s tree-lined streets are accompanied by thoroughbred horses, friendly faces, and an array of shops and restaurants.

Residents enjoy four championship golf courses, a fitness center, USTA-certified tennis and pickleball facility, miles of walking trails, and lakes spread out over 2,800 acres of rolling countryside. The Reserve Course, a Nicklaus Design, was recognized by Golf Digest as one of the “Top Ten Best New Private Courses” and is consistently ranked as one of South Carolina’s best courses. Woodside boasts several well-lit and handsomely landscaped parks and green spaces that reveal its dedication to the environment, and maximize views of its natural surroundings.
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Acreage

2,800 acres (1,120 hectares)

Southern Living Inspired Community

A Southern Living Inspired Community is part of a collection of 14 neighborhoods marked by charm, taste, and Southern spirit. It is a community that embraces and honors the land, contains environments that foster gatherings, and showcases the natural beauty of the Southern landscape and hardscape. Southern Living has handpicked Woodside as an Inspired Community; it embraces a pride of place and encourages new traditions of living in the South.

Low Cost of Living

The cost of food, housing, transportation and healthcare in Aiken is 15 to 60% less than many major metropolitan areas and as much as 40% less than other popular retiree destinations, including the mountains and coasts of North and South Carolina. Low property taxes, coupled with South Carolina’s income tax exemptions for Social Security retirement benefits, guarantee that you can have the lifestyle you’ve always wanted at Woodside at an unbeatable value.

Area Healthcare

Near Woodside, you’ll find six major medical providers- three of whom have onsite offices located within the community in The Village at Woodside. These providers include a VA Hospital and clinic for active and retired service men and women.

Security

Private, gated community with 24-hour security

Club Structure

Two options for club membership:
-The Reserve Club, a privately owned club managed by Troon Privé with access to its reciprocal courses
-Woodside Plantation Country Club, a semi-private club owned and operated by ClubCorp of America

Social Atmosphere

More than 60 member-led clubs and social groups at The Reserve Club, with groups for singles, wine tasting groups, book clubs, hiking and walking clubs, and more

Trails, Parks, and Green Space

Miles of walking and nature trails, Hollow Creek Nature Preserve, and several well-lit and landscaped parks and green spaces; monthly outings to trails both in and outside of the community

Racquet Sports

Clubhouses

Two private and luxurious clubhouses with fine dining, a piano bar and a host of social clubs and recreational events

Fitness Center

14,000-square-foot facility with indoor saltwater pool, strength training and cardio equipment, personal trainers, and a full schedule of classes

The Village at Woodside

A traditional neighborhood that features tree-lined streets, a thriving medical community, several eateries, an upscale professional and office center, and Aiken Design Center, the area’s only one-stop shop for home design and outfitting; shopping, a salon, and a boutique inn are planned

Equestrian Nearby

Hollow Creek Equestrian facility is located just outside one of Woodside’s entries with access to miles of trails. Hitchcock Woods, the largest urban forest in the country, is a local favorite for trail rides.

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There is only one way to truly appreciate all that Woodside and Aiken, South Carolina have to offer: visiting and seeing it all in person! Plan your fall visit today to enjoy the autumn color and mild climate in Aiken, SC, Southern Living Magazine’s “Best Small Town” for 2018!Read more about this Aiken, South Carolina Discovery Package

Community News

Woodside: A Perfect Community in the South's Best Small TownAiken, SC (June 13, 2018) - For nearly 50 years, Southern Living has served as the leading inspiration for the region, featuring the best ideas and emphasizing the positive aspects about life in the South. In addition to Woodside being named one of only 14 Southern Living Inspired Communities, our hometown Aiken, SC recently took home the magazine's "South's Best Small Town" award for 2018!
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